Within the last five or so years, there has been a big uptick in the amount of teeth-whitening products that have hit the market. Surely you’ve seen ads for some during football games or while watching your favorite television program. They can come in strips and other methods that are supposedly safe and highly effective for your smile. While this may be true, it’s hard to say for sure. The difference between over-the-counter products and whitening treatment from our office is night and day. Our whitening service is state-of-the-art, safe and can give your beautiful results faster than you might imagine. You can’t get that with over-the-counter products. Our Midlothian, TX office teeth whitening that can get the results you want in less time. Which one should you choose? The answer awaits. We have the cosmetic dentists 70765 residents can count on for excellent whitening treatment.
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Which Whitening Treatment To Choose…Over-The-Counter or Professional?
August 17, 2015
Recharge Your Smile with Cosmetic Bonding
September 10, 2014
With everything in life, things go through wear and tear. Whether your favorite shirt has a hole in it or you car has a scratch, life definitely has a way of leaving evidence. Unfortunately, the same logic is applied to your smile. Throughout the years, your smile may have dulled in color, gotten chipped, stained, and cracked. Over the course of the time, the hard knocks that seemed small in the beginning can really alter the overall aesthetic of your smile. Thankfully, Dr. Robert Long and Dr. Chris Long are able to restore the vitality in your smile using cosmetic bonding.
One of the wonderful things about cosmetic bonding is that it is able to completely give you a new smile in single appointment. Aside from being able to cover cracks and chips, if your smile is slightly misaligned or gapped, cosmetic bonding is able to clear it right up! We will be able to mix the composite resin to match your tooth color exactly, making your smile transformation look as natural as possible. Being able to cover up dark spots on your smile, repair your tooth damaged by tooth decay, and improve the general look of your smile, cosmetic bonding is definitely a wonderful option for our patients wanting a new smile in a little amount of time.
The process to improving your smile with cosmetic bonding is simple, as we will have to first prepare your natural tooth by roughening the surface to make sure the bonding sticks. When the bonding is placed on your smile, we will harden it with a light. After that, we will sculpt your new smile, keeping your wants and facial features in mind, as to make sure everything blends in seamlessly. At the end, we will polish the bonded area, making it shine bright! If you are curious as to how cosmetic bonding can help improve your smile, and would like the help of Drs. Long, contact our office today!
At Long Family Dental, we provide quality general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry services in Cleburne and Midlothian. Give us a call today to schedule your next appointment. Dr. Bob Long and Dr. Chris Long are here to help you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile.
Shine Bright with Teeth Whitening!
August 9, 2014
One of the things people really strive for is a bright, beautiful smile. When you have an amazingly radiant smile, it gives the impression of health and vitality. When you are not confident in the way your smile looks because of its lackluster appearance, it can be disheartening. Though you may think there is nothing you can do to make your smile shine bright, Dr. Robert Long and Dr. Chris Long are able to give their patients the smile they have always wanted by offering teeth whitening!
There are many things that can affect the luminosity of your smile. Coffee, tea, wine, certain medications, tobacco use, and even genetics all play a role in your dulling smile. If you have tried over the counter methods in whitening your smile, you may have gotten results that were less than excitable. Our doctors are able to whiten your smile with ease and convenience! We offer our patients take-home teeth whitening. With this, we are able to take impressions of your smile and have custom whitening trays made just for you. We will also be able to supply you with the whitening gel, which is professional-grade, ensuring amazing results.
All you have to do is fill the tray with the whitening gel and wear the tray between 30 to 60 minutes twice a day. Your smile will gradually whiten, and in about two weeks, you will see the full results. Also, this form of whitening is less expensive than conventional teeth whitening processes, which makes this a wonderful choice for our patients! If you are curious as to how our doctors can help give you the radiant smile you have always wanted, contact our office today!
At Long Family Dental, we provide quality general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry services in Cleburne and Midlothian. Give us a call today to schedule your next appointment. Dr. Bob Long and Dr. Chris Long are here to help you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile.
Give Yourself A Smile Makeover with Porcelain Veneers
May 9, 2014
Having insecurities about your smile can really affect the way you interact with others and yourself. You may cover your mouth when you laugh or smile, or do not think you make a lasting first impression when you smile. Though you may not think anything can help you with your smile, Drs. Robert and Chris Long is able to transform your smile with porcelain veneers!
If you have discolored, chipped, or unappealing teeth overall, porcelain veneers is a wonderful option for you to consider. Transforming your smile in as little as two appointments, there is no reason not to consider porcelain veneers! Your journey begins with a consultation with Drs. Long. There, they will be able to get a better look at your smile, talk you through the process, as well as answer any questions or concerns you may have, as we want you to be as informed as possible throughout the entire process.
If you are considered a candidate, Drs. Long makes impressions of your mouth, so your porcelain veneers can be custom made just for you! You natural tooth is prepared by removing a small amount of enamel, making sure your new porcelain veneers have room. Once the veneers are applied, they are made permanent with dental resin cement. At the end, you are left with a perfect, gleaming smile!
One of the benefits to porcelain veneers is the fact they look completely natural. Like a lot of people, you may not want your cosmetic work to be obvious, and porcelain veneers give you the wonderful option of looking as natural as possible. They are also stain resistant, and, with proper maintenance, can last up to 10 years!
At Long Family Dental, we provide quality general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry services in Cleburne and Midlothian. Give us a call today to schedule your next appointment. Dr. Bob Long and Dr. Chris Long are here to help you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile.
Teeth Whitening in Cleburne and Midlothian
September 20, 2013
Smiles can become discolored and stained over time for a variety of reasons. If your smile is looking yellowed or dull, you may find yourself trying to avoid the mirror or hiding your smile. There’s no need because your dentist can brighten your smile with teeth whitening.
Teeth whitening is a great cosmetic dentistry solution that can have a substantial impact on the appearance of your smile. If you’ve tried over the counter whitening solutions and been left feeling disappointed by the results, you should give this a try. Professional teeth whitening is stronger and produces better results than other alternatives on the market.
We can even offer take-home whitening trays, making this solution possible for any schedule. Your dentist will fit you for a custom whitening tray that you’ll fill with professional whitening gel and wear as directed. After about two weeks, you’ll achieve maximum results and have a bright, dazzling smile once again.
If your dull or stained smile is bringing you down, give your dentist a call. Teeth whitening is a simple treatment that can have a big impact on the appearance of your smile. You’ll have a smile you can’t wait to share with the world.
At Long Family Dental, we provide quality general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry services in Cleburne and Midlothian. Give us a call today to schedule your next appointment. Dr. Bob and Dr. Chris Long are here to help you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile.
Cosmetic Dental Bonding
August 6, 2013
Are you unhappy with the appearance of your teeth? Are small flaws detracting from your smile? Your dentist can help with cosmetic dental bonding. This is a cosmetic dentistry treatment that can revitalize your smile.
Cosmetic bonding is a treatment used to correct minor flaws that are marring your smile. It’s best used to cover up dark spots, stains, misshaped teeth or small gaps. This is a great alternative to porcelain veneers that is also more affordable. Cosmetic bonding uses resin, which is carefully color matched to blend in with the rest of your smile, giving you a natural look.
Your dentist will start your cosmetic bonding treatment by roughing your tooth surface to allow the bonding material to attach to your teeth. A primer agent is used to help the resin attach to the tooth. Once the resin is applied, it is smoothed into place and hardened with a special light. It will be shaped and polished to complete the restoration.
If your smile has some minor flaws that are detracting from the beauty of your smile, your dentist can help. Cosmetic bonding is a great way to help smooth over these minor flaws and enhance your smile. Give your dentist a call to learn more about this great smile solution.
At Long Family Dental, we provide quality general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry services in Cleburne and Midlothian. Give us a call today to schedule your next appointment. Dr. Bob and Dr. Chris Long are here to help you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile.
Revitalize Your Smile with Porcelain Veneers
May 23, 2013
Are you disappointed with your smile when you look in the mirror? Do you find yourself wishing your teeth were whiter, straighter, or just more perfect? Luckily, your dentist has a solution for you. Porcelain veneers are a great cosmetic dentistry procedure than can have a positive impact on your smile.
Your smile may currently be chipped, stained, crooked, have gaps, cracks or other flaws. Porcelain veneers are a great way to correct and hide imperfections in your smile. Since they’re thin pieces of high quality porcelain that are attached to the front of your teeth, they can change the way your smile appears to the world. Anything you don’t like about the appearance of your smile can be hidden away, transforming your smile immediately without the need for extensive dental work. Porcelain is an ideal material because it reflects light similarly to tooth enamel, giving you a smile that is natural in appearance.
If your dentist decides that porcelain veneers are the right choice for your smile, they’ll have your veneers custom made in a dental lab to enhance your smile. They’ll remove a small amount of your natural tooth structure and affix the porcelain veneers to the front of your teeth. Instantly, your smile will be revitalized. The entire process usually takes two dental appointments.
If you’re not satisfied with the appearance of your smile, you don’t have to live with it. Porcelain veneers allow your dentist to reshape the appearance of your smile, hiding any imperfections or flaws. Call your dentist today to learn more or see if this option is right for you.